QUICK STATS:
back squat - 120kg
clean - 68kg
max pullups - 11
500m row - 1:31
FGB - 268
How'd you get into CrossFit?
My friend Mike was diagnosed with Crohn's disease a few years ago. His doctor recommended he eat a paleo diet and exercise regularly to help with the fatigue that can accompany the disease. He got into CrossFit as a result and soon all I heard from him was CrossFit this and CrossFit that. I was skeptical for a long time, but after seeing some of his results I decided to give it a try in October 2009. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner.
Favorite/least favorite movement?
I love rowing because my stature gives me a natural advantage (versus movements like pushups or pullups which I find pretty tough). Of course then I look at Max cranking out pullups and I know that it's just an excuse. They all tend to suck by the time you get to the end of the workout!
Goal for the month? For the year?
Lots. I want to row 500 Meters in 1:25 or less, do 25 kipping pullups, 100 pushups and dunk a basketball.
What is the best part of being an FCF member?
The constantly varied workouts keep me coming back. I spent many years going to globo-gyms and doing my traditional 3 sets x 10 reps x 3 exercises for each body part. I plateaued years ago, and had no motivation to switch it up. With CrossFit I've seen constant gains, and every time I repeat a workout (which is generally only every couple of months) I set a new personal record. This and the community aspect of the gym keep me coming back.
Prefer the box or the tire? Why?
The tire. It keeps you going when you see 3 other people struggling right beside you. Plus I feel like the tire is less likely to move on me when I get so tired that I miss and almost fall on my face.
Favorite song to workout to?
Whatever AB has on the jukebox. Its just nice to have some background noise that isn't the crap they play at globo gyms.
Favorite "cheat" meal?
I love Indian food, but it is very heavy on things like cream and butter. Nothing beats some good tikka masala over basmati rice with a big chunk of garlic naan.
Favorite kitchen tool?
Food processor. Pureed cauliflower makes a great mashed potatoes substitute, and the almond-banana pancake batter I make in it tastes amazing!
Has CF made you change your idea of fitness and general health?
Definitely. I've learned that fitness is not about doing the same repetitive movements over and over and trying to eke up the weight each week, with endless sessions of cardio thrown in. Fitness can be fun, exciting, and best of all quick! I used to go the gym for hours at a time and now I'm typically in the box for about an hour max. I'm definitely seeing twice the results in half the time.
Favorite motivational quote to live by or inspired by?
"Don't cry over spilled milk."
3 comments:
Whoop! Jake you kick some booty. :)
Never knew you got into crossfit through a friend w/ Crohns disease. How interesting. Mine was sort of cause of my mom's colon cancer. Happy to learn and happy to have you in the gym... your rowing skills are inspirational!
Awesome profile Jake. Glad to have you in the gym too! :)
nice post. thanks.
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